YEARLY HIGH
3.0854 GYD
YEARLY LOW
2.9674 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0440 GYD

2018 KGS to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KGS to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 31, valuing the pair at 3.0854. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 2.9674.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1181 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9992 to the December average rate of 3.0435, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.0854 was down 17.06% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.7201, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KGS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 15,427 GYD
2017 Average 15,085 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 14,837 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 590.43 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.0743
2.9923
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS to GYD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.0336, compared to 3.0544 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0208 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0336
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.0544

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0681 GYD (High: 3.0354 / Low: 2.9674). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0246 GYD (High: 3.0516 / Low: 3.0270).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0681
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0246

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0188 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0188

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 3.0663) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.0548), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0115 (+0.38%).

2018 Avg (August) 3.0663
2017 Avg (August) 3.0548

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.0354 2.9674 2.9992
February 3.0481 3.0040 3.0316
March 3.0516 3.0270 3.0364
April 3.0530 3.0167 3.0294
May 3.0674 3.0267 3.0476
June 3.0743 3.0399 3.0576
July 3.0735 3.0188 3.0595
August 3.0854 3.0542 3.0663
September 3.0854 3.0586 3.0675
October 3.0704 3.0218 3.0487
November 3.0465 3.0200 3.0410
December 3.0572 3.0236 3.0435